Wireless Charging Mount

What is this patent about?

’536 is related to the field of mounting mobile devices, particularly those that use inductive charging . The background acknowledges the increasing popularity of wireless charging and the challenges of aligning the charging coil in the charging pad with the receiving coil in the mobile device. Existing solutions, such as metal plates, can interfere with wireless charging and are difficult to align correctly due to the varying positions of receiving coils in different devices.

The underlying idea behind ’536 is to use a mounting template with at least one ferromagnetic strip that can be adhered to the mobile device. The template includes markings to help the user position the strip(s) correctly, avoiding the receiving coil and allowing the device to be magnetically attached to a charging mount. This approach aims to provide a more universal and aesthetically pleasing mounting solution that doesn't obstruct wireless charging.

The claims of ’536 focus on a mobile device mounting template comprising at least one ferromagnetic strip and a base sheet. The base sheet has a template sheet with markings for positioning the template on an inductively charged mobile device, and a release liner. The claims also cover a charging system that includes the mounting template and a charging pad with markings indicating the center of the charging coil, as well as a method of mounting the ferromagnetic strip using the template.

In practice, the user removes the release liner from the template, exposing the adhesive on the ferromagnetic strip(s). They then align the template with the mobile device using the provided markings, ensuring the strip(s) are positioned away from the receiving coil. Once aligned, the user presses the strip(s) onto the device, adhering them in place, and then removes the template. This allows the device to be magnetically attached to a charging mount while still allowing for efficient wireless charging.

This design differentiates itself from prior art by using thin ferromagnetic strips instead of a large metal plate. This minimizes interference with wireless charging and allows for more flexible placement, even on devices with curved backs. The template ensures accurate alignment, addressing the problem of varying receiving coil positions. Furthermore, the use of strips can be more aesthetically pleasing than a large plate, especially with the trend towards clear cases or no cases at all.